OF SUBSTANCE AND SPIRIT (Part II) Diwa C. Guinigundo Notwithstanding the sustained decline in the daily COVID-19 cases, the Pharmally scandal will never be moot and academic. Pharmally represents the corruption of our health. Its ghosts will continue to haunt us. Our health authorities always...
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña has been named as this year’s awardee of the Asian Productivity Organization’s (APO) Meritorious and Distinguished Award. Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) released on Wednesday, Dec. 15 resolutions containing a set of guidelines for the accreditation of domestic and international observers and media practitioners for the 2022 polls. Comelec/MB Resolution No. 10740, states that Philippine and foreign nationals,...
Negros Season of Culture celebrates the Yuletide season with stories that champion Filipino traditions Christmas is a holiday bug Filipinos will never find a way to shake off. It is part of our lives, our culture, and, whether here in the country or miles away overseas, Paskong Pinoy remains alive...
Severe tropical storm "Odette" (international name: "Rai") has intensified into typhoon on Wednesday, Dec. 15, as tropical cyclone wind signal number 2 was hoisted in some areas. Track of Typhoon 'Odette' (PAGASA photo / MANILA BULLETIN) In its 11 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric,...
Over 400 experts nationwide have gathered and continue to compete in different skill areas for this year’s 2021 Philippine National Skills Competition (PNSC) through the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). (Photo from TESDA / MANILA BULLETIN) The country, through TESDA,...
OF TREES AND FOREST Former Senate President Manny Villar Our people deserve a Happy Christmas this year. After prolonged lockdowns, anxiety about their jobs and their future, Filipinos deserve to celebrate this coming holidays with a sense of normalcy and, of course, cautious celebration. And you...
Officials, teaching, and non-teaching personnel were reminded by the Department of Education (DepEd) “not to engage” in electioneering and conducting partisan political activity in relation to the forthcoming 2022 National and Local Elections. (JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) “We...
Provincial bus operators are urging the government to allow them to use their terminals in Metro Manila to help accommodate the influx of commuters following the gradual reopening of the economy, and the holiday rush this Christmas season. A photo of busy EDSA thoroughfare packed with vehicles and...
More than just folklore, folks By Rommel Mercado In celebration of Taylor Swift’s 32nd birthday, we asked a devout Swiftie to rank the pop star’s best songs in the last decade. It is not easy, but this list is pretty much a crash course on the Grammy-winning artist’s latest discography....
Meet Newt Scamander’s new team of wizard underdogs, well, most of them are As we are waiting for the coming of the 20th anniversary special for the “Harry Potter” film series, here’s something that will also add excitement to Potterheads everywhere. Warner Bros. unveils the first trailer...
The City of Muntinlupa emerged as the No. 5 most competitive and No. 1 most resilient highly urbanized city (HUC) in the Philippines. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with Ayala Corporation and Globe Telecom, recognized the most competitive cities and municipalities this...
